From a Country Latin Priest

Three Types of Souls - July 12, 2020

There are those who are dead, those who are dormant, and there are those souls who desire God.

No King? Or True King? - July 5, 2020

As the U.S.A celebrates Independence Day this weekend, Fr. Joseph preaches on how the true King brings peace to our hearts. 

Host, Host, and Host - June 28, 2020

There are three liturgical words we often hear: host, host, and host. In this homily Fr. Joseph explains the meaning of each and how they all are connected. 

Renewed and Nourished - June 21, 2020

In this homily, Fr. Joseph briefly explains the closing prayer from the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time and how it reminds us of how to act at Mass. 

Corpus Christi and First Communion - June 14, 2020

What is it? Bread from Heaven. It's really Jesus. Examine yourself before you approach Holy Communion. 

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - June 7, 2020

This Sunday as we celebrate Trinity Sunday, the central mystery of our Christian faith, Fr. Joseph goes through the Mass explaining how the Holy Trinity is incorporated into the prayers of the Mass. Lastly he gives a couple of apologies from St. Hildegard. 

Babel, Dry Bones, and God's Spirit within Us - May 31, 2020

The feast of Pentecost. From the Vigil Mass readings Fr. Joseph points out that God wishes to be in our hearts. He desires that we are attentive to the voice of the Spirit of God within us. 

Details of the Ascension - May 24, 2020

Man goes to God. Jesus commands the 11 disciples to make disciples of all nations, to baptize them, and to teach them all he taught. And what is worship. 

Need-love and Gift-love - May 17, 2020

In this Sunday's gospel Jesus says, if you love me you will keep my commandments. Pulling from C.S. Lewis' book The Four Loves, Fr. Joseph briefly explains Need-love and Gift-love. 

Do not let your Hearts be Troubled - May 10, 2020

When Jesus says, "Do not let your hearts be troubled," he tells us not to be discouraged or anxious. "Have faith in me," he says.